Patients with higher preoperative activity scores were more likely to maintain their weight than to gain or lose weight. Researchers considered a number of other factors to see if they were associated with a change in weight. These factors included patient scores on preoperative surveys to assess pain, stiffness, and physical function; whether the patient was discharged to home or a rehabilitation facility; whether or not the patient smoked; and co-existing health problems such as diabetes, hypertension and depression. None of these factors was determined to predispose patients to experiencing weight gain or loss after joint replacement. When comparing clinical outcomes, investigators looked at Physical Component Scores (PCS), which consider such factors as pain and functioning, and Lower Extremity Activity Scores (LEAS), which assess activity levels. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140317/Study-finds-that-patients-who-lose-weight-have-better-joint-replacement-outcomes.aspx

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We’ll look into that question tonight on HealthBeat on KELOLAND News at 6. 2014 KELOLAND TV. All Rights Reserved. Man Hurt In Crash Off Interstate 29 Near Vermillion 3/10/2014 2:43 PM A truck driver is in the hospital following a crash at Interstate 29 and South Dakota Highway 50 Monday afternoon. UPDATE: Standoff In Dell Rapids Ends 3/12/2014 7:57 PM Minnehaha County Sheriff’s deputies and South Dakota Highway Patrol were involved in a stand-off just south of Dell Rapids for nearly four hours. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/do-hotpants-help-you-lose-weight/?id=161657

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Keep track: Monitor your calories as accurately as you can. Look up calorie amounts and write them down in a food journal, or use a weight-loss app . Everything you put in your mouth gets written down yes, even that handful of M&M’s you grabbed off your co-worker’s desk! It may not seem like much, but at 70 calories , those little nibbles will add up. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Lose-Weight-31905305